NDA 1 2026 Result Out (soon): Download Merit List PDF

Nov 20, 2025

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release NDA 1 2026 Result on its official website after the commencement of the exam scheduled on April 12, 2026. Candidates who are appearing for the written test will be able to download the result PDF from upsc.gov.in to check the roll numbers of those shortlisted for the SSB interview. Candidates who qualify the written exam will move on to the next stage of the NDA selection process. Individual scorecards will also be made available on the official website after the final declaration. Candidates can download NDA 1 2025 and NDA 2 2025 results from the official website of UPSC.

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Table of Contents

How to Download NDA 2026 Result?
How to Calculate NDA 2026 Written Exam Marks
What Happens After NDA 1 2026 Result
NDA 1 2026 Final Result
NDA 2026 Tie-Breaking Policy
NDA 1 2026 Result FAQs

How to Download NDA Result 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to check NDA 1 Result 2026:

Visit the official website of UPSC: upsc.gov.in.
You’ll find NDA 1 Result 2026 under the website's ‘What’s New’ section. Click on the ‘National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2026 Written Result’.
Upon clicking the link, you’ll see the result PDF that mentions the roll numbers of selected candidates.
Use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number. Don’t forget to save the PDF for future reference!

How to Calculate NDA 2026 Written Exam Marks?

UPSC releases the official answer key after the declaration of final results and preparation of the merit list.
In Mathematics, candidates score 2.5 marks for every correct answer. In the GAT, candidates score 4 marks for every correct answer.
For incorrect answers, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to the questions are deducted in both papers.
The table below can be used to calculate the marks scored in NDA 1 2026.

Paper	Formula for Calculating Marks
Mathematics	No. of correct answers (x2.5) - No. of incorrect answers (x0.83)
GAT	No. of correct answers (x4) - No. of incorrect answers (x1.33)

What Happens After NDA 2026 Result?

After the written exam result is announced, candidates are required to register themselves for the SSB interview.
You are required to register yourself on the Indian Army recruiting website- joinindianarmy.nic.in.
If you’re selected, make sure to register yourself within two weeks of the announcement of the written result.
After registration, you will be informed about the selection centre and the SSB interview date on your registered e-mail ID.
You need to submit original certificates of age and educational qualification during your SSB interview.

NDA 1 Final Result 2026

The final result of NDA 1 2026 will be released once the SSB interview is over.
The marks of the written exam and SSB are counted to prepare the final merit list.
The final merit list will mention the names, roll numbers, and marks of selected candidates.

NDA 2026 Tie-Breaking Policy

UPSC follows predefined criteria for breaking ties in case two or more candidates score the same marks. The details about tie-breaking principles are as follows:

Equal marks but different ages: In case, two candidates have equal aggregate marks, the candidate senior in age is placed at a higher rank. For instance, if the total marks (written exam + SSB) of two candidates is 952, then the candidate who is older will be given a higher/better rank.

Same age and marks: When both candidates have the same age and the same aggregate marks, the candidate getting a higher aggregate score in written papers will be placed at a higher rank. For instance, in the scenario below, Candidate A will get a higher rank because his marks in the written exam are higher than the marks obtained by Candidate B.

Particulars	Candidate A	Candidate B
Marks in written exam	519	438
Marks in SSB	456	537
Total Aggregate Marks	975	975
Rank	Higher Rank	Lower Rank

Candidates who qualify NDA 2026 written exam will need to download their SSB Interview call letter from the official UPSC website once it is released. They must carry a printed copy of the call letter along with the required documents to the allotted SSB centre for the next stage of the selection process.

NDA 1 Result 2025 FAQs

Ques: How can candidates check their NDA 1 result 2026?

Ans: Candidates can check their NDA 1 result 2025 by visiting the UPSC official website and downloading the result PDF using their roll number or registration details.

Ques: What is the next step after NDA 1 exam result 2026?

Ans: After NDA 2 exam result 2025 is announced, qualified candidates must appear for the SSB interview, which tests their personality and suitability for the armed forces.

Ques: Can NDA 1 2026 candidates download their marksheet online?

Ans: Yes, NDA 2 2025 candidates can download their marksheet from the UPSC website after the result is declared, usually within 15 days from the result announcement.

Ques: Who releases the NDA 1 result 2026?

Ans: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is responsible for releasing the NDA 2 exam result 2025.

Ques: What documents are needed after checking NDA 1 result 2026?

Ans: After checking the NDA 2 result 2025, candidates should keep their admit card and educational certificates ready for the SSB interview and further verification processes.

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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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